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Expert: Terry V. Andreasen (Andy) - 2/6/2009


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Hi, I have a Fort Knox Defender Series Gun Safe, model 6037.  This safe uses the S&G Series II lock.  I have the combo and have been looking for a change key.  Do you know which model key and where I could order one?

thanks.
Lou

Answer
Lou,

I have them.  The key and instructions are $25 plus $5 shipping & handling.  Before I can ship them though, we have a "holdharmless form" that you need to read & sign.

We have no control over your use, or missuse of tool, or interpretation, or misinterpretation of the instructions.  About 10% of my business is following behind, supposedly trained locksmiths repairing, or opening locked safes because they didn't understand the operation of a safe lock.

The instructions are fairly basic but if you make any one of about 50 different errors, it can and probably will result in a locked up safe, which can result in an expensive open and repair bill!

As long as you understand that you assume all responsibility for using the tool correctly and interpreting the instructions correctly, I don't have a problem with you having the tool or the instructions.

Note:  combination changes by anyone other than a trained locksmith or safe technician may void any warranties on your safe and lock.

If I haven't scared you off by now, send me your email address or a fax number.  I'll send you the "holdharmless form" to read and sign.  Once I have it back, with a credit card number for billing, I will send you the change key.  If I mail it instead of UPS, then I will not charge you for postage, but I have no guarantee of delivery.  (with UPS we have tracking & a signature of receipt).

Andy

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Terry V. Andreasen (Andy)

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Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 38 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer. Current Project: Restoration of two Tilton & McFarland safes from the 1860's. Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history. Note: It is not my intention to teach you to open safes or to provide information which may aid in the unlawful opening of a safe. I will not give out drill points or information which I deem inappropriate.

Experience

38 years in the Safe & Vault Industry. Service Manager for one of the largest Safe & Vault companies on the West Coast. Graduate of Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing, Safe lock Manipulation and Safe Deposit Lock Courses. Graduate of Locksmith Institute. Certified Instructor for the California Locksmith Association teaching Basic and Advanced Lock Servicing, Basic Safe opening and Repairing. Factory Trained by AMSEC, LORD Safes, LeFebure, Mosler, KabaMas, LaGard and Sargent & Greenleaf

Organizations
SafeCrackers International and the National Antique Safe Association ClearStar

Education/Credentials
Graduate of Locksmith Institute 1972 Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing 1974 Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Manipulation 1975 Graduate Lockmasters Safe Deposit Lock Servicing 1985 Instructor Certified - California Locksmith Association - 1985 Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold.

Awards and Honors
2009 & 2010 - Listed in AllExperts Top 50 Experts. All Expert Categories - Safes & Security Containers, Locksmithing, Antique Safes. Retired US Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer (CW3), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. US Navy - 1971-1981 US Army Reserve 1984-2006 US Army Retired Reserve 2006-present

Past/Present Clients
US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Diebold, Hamilton Pacific, Red Hawk Int., Chubb International, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Mechanics Bank, El Dorado Savings Bank, many Credit unions and smaller banks. McDonalds, Togos, BurgerKing, TacoBell, Carls Jr. FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Lucky's, Albertson's, Raley's, Safeway, NobHill, Bell Markets, PW Markets. Great America, Century Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, UA Cinemas, and many homeowners and small businesses. Provide warranty service for lock and safe manufactures. Service Area is Northern California (Fresno to Oregon and Western Nevada)

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